Joe Mauer was at CHS Field on his night, in his city, at the Saints’ game in Lowertown St. Paul, and responded in only the way he could.

He’d just been introduced by his high school coach, Cretin-Derham Hall legendary skipper Jim O’Neill, and was honored by the city with a declaration that Saturday, Aug. 9 was Joe Mauer Day in St. Paul. He was shown a plaque honoring his achievements that will be displayed at the Twins Class AAA club’s home park for years to come.

“Holy cow, wow,” Mauer said as he stepped up to the mic.

Mauer isn’t exactly keen on gatherings that honor, well, him. But Saturday carried some special meaning. One year after he was inducted into Cooperstown, this was his city’s chance to honor one of its own.

Mauer was honored to be joined on the field by coaches such as O

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